Singtel and SAP are collaborating on developing an end-to end Intelligent Edge Aggregator (IEA) solution to add greater cloud functionality and computing capabilities to its network architecture to help boost enterprise operations.
Developed on Singtel’s Paragon platform, IEA will enable enterprises to access and integrate SAP software with their back-end processes at the cloud server edge to gain real-time insights that will help them with decision-making on time-sensitive business requirements.
“This is the first time SAP in Asia Pacific Japan is collaborating with a telco to offer 5G-enabled edge computing solutions to customers, using SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP). Through this collaboration, we can address the increasingly complex needs of enterprises, such as applications for computer vision and workplace safety,” said Dennis Wong, Vice President of Enterprise 5G and Platforms at Singtel.
The incorporation of IEA into Singtel’s existing portfolio of enterprise solutions will equip enterprises with more tools and support to develop 5G use cases where ultra-fast speeds, low latency and high bandwidth are critical. This is especially beneficial to those in the manufacturing and logistics sectors that require applications such as automated quality checks, defect detection and last-mile delivery robotics.
“As our customers continue to digitally transform their business and run more business-critical applications in the cloud, the new use cases that this collaboration brings will further drive cloud adoption across industries, with deeper integrations into SAP’s suite of software solutions. Together with Singtel, we look forward to bringing this solution across the Asia Pacific and Japan region,” said Utkarsh Maheshwari, Chief Partner Officer of Asia Pacific Japan at SAP.
The partners plan to offer the bundled solution to regional countries such as Australia, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
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